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| Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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| tremendous | adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good | |
| excite | v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager | |
| inappropriate | adj: not suitable or proper for a particular occasion, purpose, or person | |
| optimism | n: a feeling or the belief that good things will happen, or the quality of being full of hope and emphasizing the positive aspects of a situation | |
| extraordinary | adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual | |
| ugly | adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at | |
| division | n: the act or outcome of splitting into separate parts; a critical organizational unit or sector | |
| racial | adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations) | |
| reckon | v: to think or believe something | |
| amok | adv: in a restless or uncontrolled manner, typically associated with a violent outburst or rampage | |
| mention | v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly | |
| pandemic | n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area | |
| impending | adj: about to happen or occur; close in time; imminent | |
| climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
| catastrophe | n: a sudden event that causes extreme ruin and misfortune | |
| context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
| naive | adj: showing unaffected simplicity and lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment | |
| unwanted | adj: not wanted or desired | |
| annoying | adj: making someone feel slightly angry | |
| shallow | adj: not having much distance from the top to the bottom | |
| determination | n: the quality of being persistent and purposeful; the act of finding out the exact nature or essence of something | |
| pathway | n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something | |
| amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
| vision | n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see | |
| persuade | v: to convince or induce someone to do something by presenting a reason or argument; to sway or influence someone’s decision or opinion | |
| intelligence | n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons | |
| innovative | adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc. | |
| dystopia | n: an imaginary place where everything is extremely bad because of deprivation or oppression or terror, or a work of fiction describing those place | |
| president | n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc. | |
| legendary | adj: famous or well-known, especially through long-standing popular stories or tradition | |
| start-up | n: a newly established company or business | |
| accelerate | v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly | |
| launch | v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time | |
| dedicate | v: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use | |
| noble | adj: having or showing excellent personal qualities or high moral principles that people admire | |
| develop | v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created | |
| buzz | v: to make a continuous, low humming sound such as the one bee makes; an exciting and active atmosphere | |
| improve | v: to make or become better | |
| conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
| stick | v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material | |
| lofty | adj: elevated in position, rank, or status; grand; elevated in style or language | |
| critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
| exciting | adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement | |
| attitude | n: the way you think and feel about someone or something | |
| combination | n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities | |
| technological | adj: based on scientific and industrial progress | |
| progression | n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward | |
| societal | adj: relating to society or social relationships | |
| decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
| govern | v: to legally control and direct a country, city, group of people, etc. and be responsible for introducing new laws, organizing and maintaining public services | |
| inexpensive | adj: costing little; having a low price | |
| carbon | n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals | |
| nuclear | adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy | |
| disaster | n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life | |
| vaccine | n: a substance that is put into the body and protects them from disease by causing them to produce antibodies (= proteins that attack harmful bacteria, viruses, etc.) | |
| deploy | v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way | |
| percentage | n: the number, amount, or rate of something, which is usually the amount per hundred | |
| disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
| span | n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers | |
| AI | n: (abbreviation for artificial intelligence) the theory and development of computer systems capable of doing activities that would ordinarily need human intelligence, such as object recognition, speech recognition, decision-making, and language translation | |
| incredibly | adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely | |
| optimistic | adj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful | |
| scroll | n: a long roll of paper containing writing; (verb) to move through text or graphics on a screen to view different parts of them | |
| sincere | adj: (of a person, feelings, or behavior) open and genuine; not deceitful | |
| negative | adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal | |
| maximum | adj: the largest or greatest amount or value attainable or attained | |
| minimize | v: to make something, especially something bad, small or less serious | |
| genuine | adj: real and exactly; not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed | |
| magnitude | n: the extent, level, importance, or amount of something | |
| glimpse | n: a brief or partial view; the act of seeing something or someone for a very short time or only partly | |
| revolution | n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war; | |
| interact | v: to communicate or react with somebody | |
| interface | n: (computer science) a program that controls a display for the user and that allows the user to interact with the system; (chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things | |
| complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
| visible | adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view | |
| release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
| ramp | n: a sloping surface connecting two levels or inclines, typically used for the movement of people, vehicles, or goods | |
| intent | n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something | |
| query | n: a question or inquiry, often used in the context of research, information-gathering, or data analysis; a request for information | |
| fuzzy | adj: having a soft and indistinct outline or covered with fine, soft, and hairlike fibers | |
| excitement | n: a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness | |
| interactive | adj: acting reciprocally; mutually responsive | |
| virtual | adj: being actually such in almost every respect; existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact | |
| polish | n: a substance used to smooth or shine a surface; the act of smoothing or shining a surface | |
| individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
| tutor | n: a person who teaches or gives private instruction in a particular subject or skill | |
| concept | n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract | |
| impersonate | v: to pretend to be someone else, often with the intent to deceive or defraud; to imitate the mannerisms or speech of another person as a form of tribute or satire | |
| adjacent | adj: next to, close to, or adjoining something | |
| normally | adv: usually; under normal conditions | |
| hire | v: to give somebody a job | |
| immediately | adv: now or without delay | |
| app | n: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC | |
| medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
| maxim | n: a well-known phrase that expresses a general or fundamental truth, principle, or rule for behavior | |
| compelling | adj: arousing strong and irresistible interest, attention, or admiration | |
| essay | n: a short piece of writing on a particular topic, usually written by a student as a port of a course of study | |
| entirely | adv: completely | |
| stitch | n: one of the tiny thread lines visible on a piece of fabric after it has been sewn | |
| threat | n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation | |
| impressive | adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill | |
| philosophy | n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind | |
| ambiguous | adj: open to more than one interpretation; not clear or decided | |
| definition | n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol | |
| entertaining | adj: providing enjoyment or amusement, especially through being lively or amusing | |
| sentient | adj: having the ability to perceive or feel things, particularly through sense perception like touch or sight, especially at higher levels of intelligence and consciousness | |
| vary | v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc. | |
| grant | v: to agree to give or allow somebody | |
| profound | adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension | |
| gibberish | n: unintelligible or nonsensical language or speech; meaningless or difficult to comprehend talk or writing | |
| definitely | adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly | |
| bubble | n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses | |
| hype | n: advertisements and media discussions informing the public about a product and how nice or vital it is | |
| kernel | n: the central part or core of something, such as a seed or a computer operating system; a fundamental idea or principle | |
| underestimate | v: to think or suppose that a quantity, price, or size is smaller than it is | |
| larva | n: the immature free-living form of insect or an animal, which at hatching from the egg, is fundamentally unlike its parent and must metamorphose | |
| confront | v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person | |
| inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
| background | n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem | |
| obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
| essentially | adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything | |
| fraction | n: a small part or item forming a piece of a whole; the quotient of two rational numbers | |
| random | adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern | |
| eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
| relative | adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else | |
| operate | v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something | |
| ingest | v: to take food or drink into the body, often through the mouth; to absorb or assimilate something, often used to describe the intake of information or knowledge | |
| predict | v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience | |
| transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
| architecture | n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings | |
| sequence | n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order | |
| fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
| process | n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products | |
| representation | n: the act of speaking, acting, or being present on behalf of someone officially; a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting | |
| accurate | adj: correct and exact in all details | |
| prediction | n: the act of predicting the future by reasoning; a statement made about the future | |
| confuse | v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand | |
| distinguish | v: to notice or understand the difference between two people or things | |
| prompt | v: to make someone decide to or try to do something, or to make something happen | |
| moderately | adv: to an average size, amount, degree, or strength; | |
| pronouncement | n: a formal or authoritative statement or announcement, especially one issued by a governing body or public official | |
| quotation | n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker | |
| evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
| quote | v: to repeat or reproduce the words or statement of someone else, often acknowledging the source; to give an estimated cost or price for goods or services | |
| evolution | n: a gradual process of transformation of living things | |
| adaptation | n: the action or process of changing to suit different conditions | |
| abandon | v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity | |
| biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
| genetics | n: the branch of biology that studies genes, genetic variation, and heredity in organisms | |
| presume | v: to suppose or assume something to be true, often without sufficient evidence or proof; to take liberties, behave impolitely, or overstep one’s bounds, often due to arrogance or ignorance | |
| recess | n: a period of time when the members of a parliament, committee, etc., are adjourned; a short break in a trial in court | |
| gravity | n: the force that attracts a body towards the center of the earth or towards any other physical body having mass; a manner that is solemn | |
| wisdom | n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions | |
| opposed | adj: being completely different from something or disagreeing strongly with something | |
| maze | n: a complex network of winding passages or pathways designed as a puzzle or challenge for people to navigate through | |
| feat | n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery | |
| fantastic | adj: extremely good; excellent | |
| pursue | v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them | |
| rear | adj: at, toward, or near the back part of something; (verb) to look after a child until it is an adult | |
| engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
| confident | adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future | |
| phenomenally | adv: extremely or exceptionally, especially in a way that is surprising | |
| falsehood | n: a statement or belief that is untrue, often intentionally deceptive or misleading | |
| alignment | n: an arrangement in which two or more elements are placed in a straight line or parallel to each other | |
| misaligned | adj: not properly aligned or arranged; not placed in the correct position or orientation | |
| reinforcement | n: the act of strengthening, supporting, or consolidating; something that serves to strengthen or support | |
| giant | adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are | |
| bunch | n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together | |
| judgment | n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions | |
| judge | n: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something | |
| align | v: to put or arrange two or more things in a straight line or to form a straight line | |
| curate | n: a clergyman who is in charge of a parish; a person in charge of a museum, gallery, or church, responsible for the care and display of its collections and exhibitions; (verb) to carefully select, organize, and maintain items in a collection, exhibition, or presentation | |
| inherent | adj: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute | |
| unsure | adj: not certain or having doubts | |
| cognition | n: the psychological process of perception and learning and reasoning; the mental action or process by which knowledge and understanding are developed in the mind | |
| anthropomorphic | adj: describing or relating to the attribution of human characteristics to non-human entities | |
| combine | v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group | |
| technique | n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill | |
| decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
| algorithm | n: a set of rules or rigorous instructions typically used to solve a specific problem or to perform a computation | |
| undo | v: to reverse the effect of an action or event, typically one that is recent or specific | |
| instruction | n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something | |
| intelligent | adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree | |
| brilliant | adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive | |
| outcome | n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc. | |
| awful | adj: causing fear, dread, or terror; very bad or unpleasant | |
| silicon | n: a chemical element with the symbol Si that is a hard, brittle crystalline solid with a blue-grey metallic luster and used for the transistors and integrated circuit chips in computers | |
| valley | n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river | |
| pushback | n: resistance, opposition, or an adverse reaction to a plan, idea, or proposal; a deliberate effort to resist, challenge, or oppose external pressure or influence; (verb) to resist or object to a proposal, idea, or plan | |
| assemble | v: to collect in one place as a single group | |
| represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
| broad | adj: very wide; general | |
| incompatible | adj: so different as to not be able to exist or work with another thing or person | |
| exploit | v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc. | |
| openly | adv: without hiding any of your feelings, opinions, or facts; frankly and trustfully | |
| disagree | v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc. | |
| conclude | v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning | |
| stance | n: a way of thinking about something, especially expressed publicly; attitude or position of a standing person or animal | |
| unreliable | adj: not able to be trusted or depended on | |
| suitable | adj: fit or appropriate; proper; adapted | |
| reliable | adj: worthy of being relied on; trustworthy | |
| plot | n: a secret plan or scheme to achieve a specific goal; the plan or main story of a literary work; (verb) to plan secretly, usually something illegal | |
| distracted | adj: having one’s attention diverted or divided; being unable to concentrate because of being preoccupied or worried | |
| economy | n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel | |
| rely | v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed. | |
| python | n: a nonvenomous snake found in Africa, Asia, and Australia, known for its ability to squeeze and suffocate its prey before swallowing it whole; a high-level programming language used for various purposes, often in scientific computing and data analysis | |
| flash | n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness | |
| cursor | n: a visual representation on a computer screen that is controlled by a mouse or other pointing device and is used to indicate where the next action or input will occur, typically in the form of an arrow or other icon | |
| logo | n: a symbol or design that represents a company, organization, or product used on packaging, advertisements, and other materials | |
| shocking | adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust | |
| efficiency | n: the state or quality of doing something well with no waste of input such as time or money | |
| specification | n: a detailed description of the characteristics, features, or requirements of something, typically a product or system; a written statement that outlines the standards, procedures, or requirements for a project or job | |
| snippet | n: a small piece or brief extract of something | |
| horsepower | n: a unit of power used to measure the output of mechanical engines, specifically the amount of work that one horse can do in a set amount of time | |
| degree | n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment | |
| underlying | adj: significant as a cause or basis of something but not immediately apparent or stated clearly | |
| regurgitate | v: to bring back partially digested food from the stomach to the mouth; to repeat or recite something without understanding or adding anything new or original | |
| brand | n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning | |
| translate | v: to convert or change words into another language | |
| creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
| palette | n: a thin board or tablet used by artists to mix and apply paint; a range of colors or shades used in a particular work of art | |
| possibility | n: a chance that something may happen or be true | |
| exposed | adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism | |
| explode | v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open | |
| tub | n: a large, deep, round container, typically made of metal or plastic, used for washing or soaking things, especially clothes or a person’s body | |
| jingle | v: to create or make a ringing sound, particularly one that is musical or catchy | |
| attach | v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another | |
| nervous | adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves | |
| inspiring | adj: stimulating and motivating you to want to do something | |
| awesome | adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc. | |
| graphic | adj: relating to visual art or involving the use of diagrams or illustrations; very clear and powerful | |
| inspiration | n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity | |
| cycle | n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle | |
| incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
| explosion | n: a violent release induced by a chemical or nuclear reaction | |
| wrestling | n: a sport in which two contestants grapple and try to throw each other to the ground | |
| virus | n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants | |
| nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
| internal | adj: of or relating to the inside of something | |
| purity | n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature | |
| milestone | n: an important event or stage in the development or progress of something; a stone by the side of a road to show distances | |
| timeline | n: a series of events arranged in chronological order and displayed along a line, usually drawn left to right or top to bottom | |
| frame | n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window | |
| composite | adj: made up of different parts, elements, or substances; (noun) something made from two or more different substances | |
| editorial | adj: relating to the expression of opinions or interpretations in the media | |
| hybrid | adj: composed of different elements or mixed characters | |
| assist | v: to help someone in doing anything | |
| discretion | n: the quality of behaving with caution and good judgment; the ability to keep confidential information confidential; freedom to make responsible decisions based on one’s judgment | |
| suspect | v: to consider anything to be actual or probable | |
| destruction | n: the act of causing so much damage to something | |
| collar | n: a band of material worn around the neck, typically forming part of a shirt or jacket | |
| enormous | adj: extremely large or great | |
| gross | adj: being the total amount of something before any deductions; obese and ugly or unpleasant | |
| pretension | n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition | |
| tempting | adj: likely to attract or persuade someone to do something, especially something that may not be wise or safe | |
| dramatic | adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement | |
| staccato | adj: a style of musical performance or composition that involves playing each note separately and distinctly, with a sharp or abrupt tone; speech or writing that is abrupt or disjointed | |
| cushion | n: a soft, padded object that is used to make a hard surface more comfortable or to protect an object from damage | |
| engaging | adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming | |
| engage | v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something | |
| shift | n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend | |
| contract | n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law | |
| beneficial | adj: helpful, useful, or sound; promoting or enhancing well-being | |
| chain | n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle | |
| retreat | n: the act of moving back or withdrawing from a position or situation; a period of rest or relaxation away from work or everyday life | |
| uniquely | adv: in a way that is different from all others; in a way that is not shared by others | |
| principle | n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works | |
| cognitive | adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding | |
| ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
| doable | adj: possible to do; capable of existing, taking place, or proving true | |
| firepower | n: the ability or capacity of a military unit or weapon to deliver a high volume of fire; the destructive capacity of military weapons or equipment | |
| vast | adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity | |
| horizon | n: the line at which the earth’s surface and the sky appear to meet; the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated | |
| merge | v: to combine or integrate things, or to cause this to happen | |
| symbiotic | adj: involving two varieties of animal or plant, each of which supplies the conditions for the other to exist | |
| steer | v: to control the direction or movement of a vehicle; to direct a course of action; to guide or motivate someone | |
| external | adj: belonging to or situated outside of someone or something | |
| argue | v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others | |
| dictate | v: to state or give order with total authority; to say or read aloud for somebody else to write down or to be recorded | |
| superpower | n: a country or nation that has significant global influence or formidable military, economic, or technological strength; a supernatural ability or force capable of extraordinary feats or feats beyond normal human capabilities | |
| musky | adj: having a strong, earthy smell that is often reminiscent of musk or moss | |
| neurology | n: the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system | |
| brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
| upload | v: to transfer digital data or files from a local computer or device to a remote server or network; the act of transferring such data or files | |
| bot | n: a computer program or software application that is capable of performing automated tasks, often on the internet; a type of electronic device that provides autonomous service or assistance to users | |
| constantly | adv: all the time | |
| compete | v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something | |
| medium | adj: of a size, amount, or level that is average or intermediate; (noun) a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information | |
| expand | v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance | |
| unstoppable | adj: impossible to stop or prevent | |
| reward | n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc. | |
| embrace | v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection | |
| displacement | n: the act of forcing someone or something to leave their home or place of origin, especially as a result of conflict, natural disaster, or manipulation | |
| cofounder | n: one of several people who establishes an organization or starts a business | |
| horrify | v: to shock or disgust greatly | |
| strike | v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon | |
| traditionally | adv: in accordance with tradition; typically or commonly done in a particular way | |
| realm | n: a domain of activity, interest, or knowledge | |
| ignore | v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to | |
| specific | adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise | |
| dot | n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed | |
| elevator | n: a mechanical device used for vertical transportation, typically in multi-story buildings, consisting of a compartmentalized platform that moves between floors | |
| pitch | n: the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration; the degree of a slope, especially of a roof; short presentation for selling or sharing something | |
| identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
| advance | v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way | |
| imperfectly | adv: in a faulty or incomplete way | |
| complicated | adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze | |
| array | n: a large group or collection of things or people, especially one that is impressive or attractive | |
| ostler | n: an employee at a stable who takes care of horses, including feeding, grooming, and exercising them | |
| imply | v: to indicate the truth or existence of something without referring to it | |
| intentional | adj: done, made or performed with purpose and intent | |
| suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
| scenario | n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work | |
| subspace | n: (in science fiction) a fictional space within which faster-than-light travel is possible; a mathematical concept in linear algebra, where a subspace is a subset of a vector space that is closed under addition and scalar multiplication; a mental state that can be reached during certain BDSM activities | |
| framework | n: the structural components of a building or object that support its weight and give it form; the underlying structure of a system, concept, or text | |
| matrix | n: a rectangular array of numbers, symbols, or expressions, arranged in rows and columns and often enclosed in brackets; an enclosure within which something originates or develops | |
| axis | n: a real or imaginary straight line through a body or figure around which the object turns; a group of countries in special alliance | |
| quadrant | n: a quarter of a circle or sphere or any of the four parts of an area divided by two intersecting lines or planes | |
| worrisome | adj: causing worry, trouble, or anxiety; indicating the possible presence of danger, difficulty, or harm | |
| edit | v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it | |
| improvisation | n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation | |
| asleep | adj: in a state of sleep | |
| scare | v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened | |
| misgive | v: to feel doubt, uncertainty, or suspicion about something; to have reservations | |
| discuss | v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic | |
| unintended | adj: not planned or meant | |
| consequence | n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual | |
| alien | n: a person who comes from a different country, race, or group; a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere | |
| wreak | v: to cause or bring about something, often as a result of harmful or destructive actions or events | |
| havoc | n: widespread destruction or devastation, often caused by natural disasters, war, or other violent events | |
| harvest | n: yields of plants in a single growing season; the period of the year when gathering occurs on a farm | |
| dam | n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy | |
| coal | n: a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock that is found below the ground and burnt to produce heat | |
| incentive | n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something | |
| whatsoever | adv: not at all; no matter what | |
| function | n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose | |
| corporate | adj: of or relating to a large company | |
| structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
| observe | v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion | |
| profit | n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved | |
| intention | n: something you want to do and are going to do | |
| undesirable | adj: not wanted or looked upon favorably; unwanted or unpleasant in nature, character, or appearance | |
| specifically | adv: only associated with or meant for one thing | |
| charter | n: a document that grants certain rights or privileges; a contract to hire or lease transportation | |
| policy | n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective | |
| initially | adv: at the beginning; at first | |
| argument | n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute | |
| corporation | n: a large company or group of companies that are controlled together by law as a single unit | |
| nonprofit | adj: not established for commercial profit | |
| terror | n: intense fear; a state of intense fear or alarm | |
| misunderstand | v: to interpret or understand something in the wrong way | |
| tweak | v: to pinch or squeeze something sharply; to adjust something finely | |
| appropriate | adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting | |
| restriction | n: a limitation or constraint placed on something, or the act of limiting or constraining something | |
| guardrail | n: a sturdy metal or wooden railing or barrier placed beside a road, bridge, or other dangerous areas to prevent vehicles or people from going over the edge; a protective barrier or railing used to prevent falls or accidents | |
| enforce | v: to make sure that people obey a particular law, rule, or situation | |
| pace | n: the speed at which someone or something moves, or the rate at which something happens or changes | |
| announce | v: to make something known or officially inform people about something | |
| exclusive | adj: not divided or shared with others | |
| license | n: an official permission or authorization to do, use, or own something; a legal document that grants the holder the right to perform certain activities, such as driving a car, practicing a profession, or using a particular product or service | |
| presumably | adv: believed to be true or likely based on the available evidence, or supposed to be the case without definite proof | |
| invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
| altruistic | adj: showing a selfless and disinterested concern for the happiness and well-being of other people | |
| capitalism | n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit | |
| cheerful | adj: happy and positive; causing feelings of happiness or optimism; marked by or expressing joy or optimism | |
| enthusiastic | adj: having or showing great excitement, interest, or eagerness; energetic or passionate about something | |
| phenomenal | adj: extremely good or impressive; outstanding | |
| pleasant | adj: enjoyable, attractive, friendly, or agreeable | |
| upside | n: the positive aspect or potential of something; the upper side of something | |
| flexibility | n: the quality of changing or being changed easily according to new conditions or situations | |
| commerce | n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale | |
| opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
| veto | n: the power or right to prevent a decision or law from being enacted or enforced, typically granted to a person in authority, such as a government official or a president | |
| compensate | v: to make up for a loss, injury, or inconvenience by giving something of value | |
| talented | adj: having a natural ability or aptitude for something; showing exceptional skill or ability in a particular area | |
| wealth | n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns | |
| concentration | n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else. | |
| subsidiary | adj: of secondary or lesser importance; providing support to a larger or primary organization or entity | |
| investor | n: someone who puts money or capital into something to gain financial returns | |
| employee | n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker | |
| equity | n: the value of the shares issued by a company | |
| massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
| disclose | v: to make something, such as secret or new information, known publicly | |
| accidentally | adv: by chance or without planning | |
| hop | v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc. | |
| contribute | v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people | |
| perspective | n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something | |
| paramount | adj: more important than anything else; having superior power and influence or the highest position | |
| differentiate | v: to recognize or establish as being distinct; to distinguish between things that are compared; to calculate a derivative | |
| accidental | adj: happening or existing by chance or unintentionally | |
| misuse | n: the act of using something in an unsuitable way or for the wrong purpose | |
| hack | v: to hit and cut somebody or something roughly and violently; to find a bug in a computer program and break into their systems or networks | |
| grid | n: a pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines; a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region | |
| nick | n: a small cut, notch, or indentation in a surface or an edge | |
| clip | n: a small metal or plastic device used for holding an object or objects together or in place; a short part of electronic media, either an audio clip or video clip | |
| collateral | n: something of value pledged as security against a loan or debt; something that is related or complementary to something else, often as a secondary consequence | |
| asterisk | n: a symbol (*) used in text to indicate a footnote, omission of letters, or a reference to additional information; in sports, a symbol used to indicate a special achievement | |
| wrap | v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material | |
| striking | adj: attractive and distinctive enough to draw notice; exceedingly appealing, frequently in an odd manner | |
| complication | n: something that makes a situation or condition that is complex or confused | |
| systemic | adj: affecting or related to the whole of something, especially the human body or a society | |
| psychology | n: the scientific study of mind and behavior | |
| topic | n: a subject that is being discussed or written about | |
| dopamine | n: a chemical substance produced by nerve cells as a neurotransmitter; as a drug, it is used to treat shock and hypotension | |
| alert | v: to warn or arouse to a sense of danger; (adjective) paying close attention or being in a state of readiness for action | |
| doe | n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit | |
| spirit | n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people | |
| flesh | n: the soft substance composing the body of a person or animal, as opposed to bones and other structures | |
| instinct | n: an inborn behavioral pattern that is often responsive to specific stimuli; an innate feeling that causes you to act or believe that something is true | |
| propose | v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something | |
| introductory | adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point | |
| tap | v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc. | |
| define | v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something | |
| incorporate | v: to include something as a part of a larger entity | |
| absolute | adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible | |
| communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
| seep | v: to flow or leak slowly and gradually through small openings or spaces; to ooze or trickle out gradually | |
| weird | adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain | |
| neocortex | n: the part of the cerebral cortex that is responsible for higher brain functions such as conscious thought and decision-making | |
| welfare | n: the general health, happiness, and prosperous of a person or group | |
| fulfill | v: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize | |
| pincers | n: a tool or instrument with two limbs or jaws that are jointed together and used for gripping and holding objects; the claws or appendages of certain creatures that are used for grasping, gripping, or crushing | |
| instance | n: a particular example or single occurrence of something | |
| analogy | n: a comparison between similar things that have similar aspects, often used to help explain a principle or concept | |
| emit | v: to give off or send out something such as light, heat, sound, gas, etc. | |
| oxide | n: a chemical compound that contains at least one oxygen atom and one other element | |
| struggle | v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction | |
| recruit | v: to persuade someone to work for a company; to find new members for an organization, the armed forces, etc. | |
| evil | adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people | |
| contribution | n: the act of giving something, especially money, to a particular cause or organization; a voluntary gift as of money or service or ideas made to some worthwhile cause | |
| prop | n: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something | |
| mess | n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy | |
| associate | v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else | |
| agenda | n: a list or outline of things to be done, discussed, or considered | |
| promote | v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank | |
| artificial | adj: not natural and made by human beings; not real but produced to resemble something | |
| stake | n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something | |
| realistic | adj: having or showing a sensible and practical idea that is possible to achieve | |
| rail | n: a long, thin piece of metal or wood that is used to make fences or as a support for something; (verb) to complain bitterly | |
| norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
| empower | v: to give someone the power or authority to do something | |
| importance | n: the quality of being important and worthy of note | |
| suit | n: a set of clothes that are made from the same material; a claim or complaint that a person or organization can file in court against another party; (verb) to be fit or acceptable for | |
| lever | n: a handle used to operate a vehicle or a machine; a rigid bar resting on a pivot so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled easily | |
| structural | adj: associated with the way on construction or organization of anything | |
| advantage | n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has | |
| talent | n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something | |
| platform | n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed | |
| disbeliever | n: a person who does not believe in something, such as a religion or idea | |
| innovation | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation | |
| clan | n: a group of families united by actual or perceived kinship and descent, especially in Scotland | |
| strength | n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong | |
| intense | adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe | |
| appreciate | v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone | |
| compliment | n: an expression of praise, admiration, or approval; a polite or flattering statement intended to make someone feel good | |
| exaggeration | n: an overstatement of facts or description; the act of making something seem larger, more important, or more significant than it is | |
| nerd | n: a person who is very interested in and knowledgeable about a particular subject such as computers, mathematics, chess, etc. | |
| acquire | v: to buy or obtain something such as an asset, object, knowledge, etc., for oneself | |
| remarkable | adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special | |
| motivate | v: to make someone want to do something, especially something that requires tremendous work and effort | |
| prototype | n: a first or preliminary example of something such as a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed | |
| stripe | n: a long, narrow band of a different color or texture than the surface on which it appears | |
| herd | n: a group of animals of the same type that live or are kept together as livestock | |
| entrepreneur | n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks | |
| software | n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs | |
| balance | n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away | |
| idol | n: an image or representation of a god or goddess, or a person or thing that is greatly admired, loved, or revered | |
| intellect | n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level | |
| entrepreneurship | n: the process or skill of starting and running a business, particularly a new and innovative one | |
| fusion | n: the process of combining two or more things to form a single entity | |
| extension | n: a thing that is added to something to make it longer, larger, or wider; an educational opportunity provided by colleges and universities to people who are not enrolled as regular students; an additional telephone set that is connected to the same telephone line | |
| neuron | n: a cell that is specialized to carry information within the brain and between the brain and other parts of the body | |
| boggle | v: to be overwhelmed or surprised by something; to hesitate or be uncertain about something; to cause someone to feel overwhelmed or surprised | |
| trait | n: a particular feature of your nature | |
| communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
| evangelist | n: a person who seeks to convert others to their religious beliefs, especially through public preaching | |
| surprisingly | adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder | |
| characteristic | n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody | |
| prospect | n: the possibility or likelihood of something happening or being successful; a person or thing that is likely to succeed or become popular; a potential customer or client; (verb) to explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals | |
| aid | n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support | |
| broaden | v: to make or become wider or more extensive; to make or become more tolerant or liberal. | |
| unequivocal | adj: admitting of no doubt; having only one meaning or interpretation and leading to only one conclusion | |
| industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort | |
| inclusive | adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something | |
| inject | v: to put a liquid such as a drug or other substance into a person’s or an animal’s body using a needle and syringe (= small tube) | |
| obligation | n: the state of being morally or legally bound to do or pay something | |
| awe | n: a feeling of respect and wonder inspired by someone or something greatly admired | |
| dotcom | n: a company or business that primarily operates on the Internet or has a web-based presence, particularly during the late 1990s and early 2000s when the Internet was a new and rapidly growing industry | |
| tricky | adj: requiring care and skill because challenging to do or deal with | |
| collective | adj: done or shared by every member of a group of people | |
| podcast | n: a radio program made available in digital format that you can download from the Internet and play on a computer or music player | |
| spark | v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity | |
| curiosity | n: a strong desire to know or learn about something | |
| grace | n: a quality of being pleasing, especially in appearance or manner; a temporary exemption, especially an extended period granted as a special favor; a short prayer of thanks before a meal |
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